Question 1

It is possible to determine an embryo's sex _____ weeks after conception through a blood test.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  9

Question 2

Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _____ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a _____ design.

Accepted Answer

A)  cross-sectional; longitudinal 
B)  longitudinal; cross-sectional 
C)  sequential; simultaneous 
D)  sequential; cross-sectional 
A)  cross-sectional; longitudinal 
B)  longitudinal; cross-sectional 
C)  sequential; simultaneous 
D)  sequential; cross-sectional

Question 3

How might adolescents' tendency to engage in such risky behaviors as street racing and experimental drug use reflect brain development phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)  The corpus callosum is still developing during adolescence,impeding communication between the brain's hemispheres. 
B)  The prefrontal cortex matures slowly,retarding adolescents' ability to weigh potential consequences. 
C)  The limbic system does not develop fully until early adulthood; this means that adolescents have a poor understanding of their own emotions. 
D)  The brainstem matures only gradually,impairing the regulation of basic behaviors. 
A)  The corpus callosum is still developing during adolescence,impeding communication between the brain's hemispheres. 
B)  The prefrontal cortex matures slowly,retarding adolescents' ability to weigh potential consequences. 
C)  The limbic system does not develop fully until early adulthood; this means that adolescents have a poor understanding of their own emotions. 
D)  The brainstem matures only gradually,impairing the regulation of basic behaviors.

Question 4

Bradley is a newborn; Clea is 3 months old; Darius is 7 months old; and Enid is 15 months old.Which baby is LEAST likely to perform the action with which he or she is paired?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clea rolls over 
B)  Darius stands alone 
C)  Enid walks easily 
D)  Bradley sucks a pacifier 
A)  Clea rolls over 
B)  Darius stands alone 
C)  Enid walks easily 
D)  Bradley sucks a pacifier

Question 5

During adolescence,the limbic system's development outpaces that of the prefrontal cortex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Babies around the world begin crawling at about 6 months of age because it is part of a universal,biological progression that reflects maturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The longest part of a pregnancy,from the eighth week to birth,is called the _____ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  germinal 
B)  embryonic 
C)  critical 
D)  fetal 
A)  germinal 
B)  embryonic 
C)  critical 
D)  fetal

Question 8

Hailey's parents demand her strict obedience; "backtalk" is not tolerated.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _____; Isabella's are _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian; authoritative 
B)  authoritative; authoritarian 
C)  authoritarian; permissive 
D)  authoritative; permissive 
A)  authoritarian; authoritative 
B)  authoritative; authoritarian 
C)  authoritarian; permissive 
D)  authoritative; permissive

Question 9

Mischa is 8 months old; he can probably sit without support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A ban is imposed on outdoor watering during a severe drought.The Robinsons decide not to water their new shrubs because the neighbors would disapprove.Their reasoning places them at which of Kohlberg's levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  preconventional 
B)  postconventional 
C)  unconventional 
D)  conventional 
A)  preconventional 
B)  postconventional 
C)  unconventional 
D)  conventional

Question 12

At 12 months of age,James is classified as securely attached.Which behaviors in the strange situation would be consistent with his classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  James is moderately distressed when mother leaves him alone and pleased when she returns. 
B)  James is unconcerned when his mother leaves and uninterested when she returns. 
C)  James is very upset when his mother leaves and seems both relieved and angry when she returns. 
D)  James is very upset when his mother leaves and he ignores her when she returns. 
A)  James is moderately distressed when mother leaves him alone and pleased when she returns. 
B)  James is unconcerned when his mother leaves and uninterested when she returns. 
C)  James is very upset when his mother leaves and seems both relieved and angry when she returns. 
D)  James is very upset when his mother leaves and he ignores her when she returns.

Question 13

Longitudinal research suggests that measurable age-related cognitive decline is apparent as early as age 40.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which sequence reflects the stages of prenatal development from conception to birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  germinal> embryonic > fetal 
B)  fetal> embryonic > germinal 
C)  germinal> fetal > embryonic 
D)  fetal> germinal > embryonic 
A)  germinal> embryonic > fetal 
B)  fetal> embryonic > germinal 
C)  germinal> fetal > embryonic 
D)  fetal> germinal > embryonic

Question 15

The mother's egg carries a(n)_____ chromosome,and the father's sperm carries a(n)_____ chromosome.

Accepted Answer

A)  X; Y 
B)  X; X or Y 
C)  X or Y; X 
D)  X or Y; X or Y 
A)  X; Y 
B)  X; X or Y 
C)  X or Y; X 
D)  X or Y; X or Y

Question 16

Maddie's red curly hair,freckles,and blue eyes are elements of her phenotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because it is an environmental agent potentially harmful to a developing fetus,cocaine is a teratogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What percent of adults attains Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development?

Accepted Answer

A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  50% 
B)  65% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 19

Denise is in her mid-40s; she has never married and is childless.Her job is routine and she feels as if she hasn't really done much to contribute to society's future.In Erikson's terms,Denise is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A)  despair. 
B)  isolation. 
C)  stagnation. 
D)  role confusion. 
A)  despair. 
B)  isolation. 
C)  stagnation. 
D)  role confusion.

Question 20

In Erikson's view,adolescent development is largely defined by the search for:

Accepted Answer

A)  identity. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  integrity. 
A)  identity. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  integrity.

It is possible to determine an embryo's sex _____ weeks after conception through a blood test.

Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a _ design.

How might adolescents' tendency to engage in such risky behaviors as street racing and experimental drug use reflect brain development phenomena?

Bradley is a newborn; Clea is 3 months old; Darius is 7 months old; and Enid is 15 months old.Which baby is LEAST likely to perform the action with which he or she is paired?

During adolescence,the limbic system's development outpaces that of the prefrontal cortex.

Babies around the world begin crawling at about 6 months of age because it is part of a universal,biological progression that reflects maturation.

The longest part of a pregnancy,from the eighth week to birth,is called the _____ period.

Hailey's parents demand her strict obedience; "backtalk" is not tolerated.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _; Isabella's are _.

Mischa is 8 months old; he can probably sit without support.

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

A ban is imposed on outdoor watering during a severe drought.The Robinsons decide not to water their new shrubs because the neighbors would disapprove.Their reasoning places them at which of Kohlberg's levels?

At 12 months of age,James is classified as securely attached.Which behaviors in the strange situation would be consistent with his classification?

Longitudinal research suggests that measurable age-related cognitive decline is apparent as early as age 40.

Which sequence reflects the stages of prenatal development from conception to birth?

The mother's egg carries a(n)_ chromosome,and the father's sperm carries a(n)_ chromosome.

Maddie's red curly hair,freckles,and blue eyes are elements of her phenotype.

Because it is an environmental agent potentially harmful to a developing fetus,cocaine is a teratogen.

What percent of adults attains Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development?

Denise is in her mid-40s; she has never married and is childless.Her job is routine and she feels as if she hasn't really done much to contribute to society's future.In Erikson's terms,Denise is experiencing:

In Erikson's view,adolescent development is largely defined by the search for:

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Exam 8: Human Development

It is possible to determine an embryo's sex _____ weeks after conception through a blood test.

Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _____ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a _____ design.

How might adolescents' tendency to engage in such risky behaviors as street racing and experimental drug use reflect brain development phenomena?

Bradley is a newborn; Clea is 3 months old; Darius is 7 months old; and Enid is 15 months old.Which baby is LEAST likely to perform the action with which he or she is paired?

During adolescence,the limbic system's development outpaces that of the prefrontal cortex.

Babies around the world begin crawling at about 6 months of age because it is part of a universal,biological progression that reflects maturation.

The longest part of a pregnancy,from the eighth week to birth,is called the _____ period.

Hailey's parents demand her strict obedience; "backtalk" is not tolerated.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _____; Isabella's are _____.

Mischa is 8 months old; he can probably sit without support.

About 100,000 Americans identify as transgender.

A ban is imposed on outdoor watering during a severe drought.The Robinsons decide not to water their new shrubs because the neighbors would disapprove.Their reasoning places them at which of Kohlberg's levels?

At 12 months of age,James is classified as securely attached.Which behaviors in the strange situation would be consistent with his classification?

Longitudinal research suggests that measurable age-related cognitive decline is apparent as early as age 40.

Which sequence reflects the stages of prenatal development from conception to birth?

The mother's egg carries a(n)_____ chromosome,and the father's sperm carries a(n)_____ chromosome.

Maddie's red curly hair,freckles,and blue eyes are elements of her phenotype.

Because it is an environmental agent potentially harmful to a developing fetus,cocaine is a teratogen.

What percent of adults attains Piaget's formal operational stage of cognitive development?

Denise is in her mid-40s; she has never married and is childless.Her job is routine and she feels as if she hasn't really done much to contribute to society's future.In Erikson's terms,Denise is experiencing:

In Erikson's view,adolescent development is largely defined by the search for:

Introduction and Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition,language,and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Stress and Health

Psychological Disorders

Psychological Therapies

Social Psychology

Filters

Dr.Irwin is testing the same individuals repeatedly over time as part of a research study,while Dr.Jenner is comparing the performance of different people of various ages at the same time.Dr.Irwin is using a _ research design; Dr.Jenner is using a _ design.

Hailey's parents demand her strict obedience; "backtalk" is not tolerated.Isabella's parents are firm as well,but are more likely to reason with her and explain the consequences of her behavior.In Baumrind's terms,Hailey's parents are _; Isabella's are _.

The mother's egg carries a(n)_ chromosome,and the father's sperm carries a(n)_ chromosome.